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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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